How to make your life easier with motion sensors


passive infrared sensor
DIY

Once you know how they work, you can automate nearly anything.

While PIR sensors can be used with Arduino and other microcontroller boards, those best-suited for hobby use are smart enough to perform simple tasks without any…
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